ABOUT
Originally from Brazil, Marina is a versatile storyteller with a sharp sense of humor and an innate ability to connect with audiences. Trained in drama and screen acting, she brings a dynamic range to her performances, seamlessly navigating everything from lighthearted comedy to intense drama.
Her empathetic approach to storytelling allows her to create characters that are both authentic and relatable, earning her lead roles in a variety of feature films and short productions within the Australian film industry.
Her professionalism on set is matched only by her passion for the craft, and recently she’s expanded her creative reach into producing and directing.
LATEST ROLES
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Karlie Zanka
Role: Lead Character
Feature Film: Cloud City Chaos
Genre: comedy, sci-fi
Personality: optimistic, smart, chirpy -
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Megan
Role: Supporting Character
Feature Film: Radio Man
Genre: Sci-fi / Comedy
Personality: practical, reasonable, friendly -
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Kelly Farnes
Role: Lead Character
Short Film: Vegan Ribs
Genre: Thriller
Personality: manipulative, charming, deceptive -
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Mother
Role: Supporting Character
Short Film: Sishyphus
Genre: Sci-fi
Personality: caring, soft, calm -
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Fran Locke
Role: Lead Character
Short Film: Life or Death Sentence
Genre: Thriller
Personality: methodical, intelligent, confident -
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Kelly
Role: Lead Character
Short Film: Lens Cleaner
Genre: Thriller
Personality: controlling, perfectionist, short-tempered -
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Red Cape
Role: Supporting Character
Short Film: Red Cape
Genre: Superhero
Personality: brave, determined, fair
EXPERIENCE
Feature Films
Cloud City Chaos: Karlie (lead) - 2021
Radio Man: Mega (supporting) - 2022
Radio Man: Co-producer - 2022
The Darkest Age: Reporter (extra) - 2021
Violett: Audience Member (extra) - 2022
Short & Student Films
Love & Guns - Mafia Tale: Lucia (lead) - 2023
A Ripe Mind: Influencer (supporting) - 2023
Vengeance: Red Cape (supporting)- 2022
Vegan Ribs: Kelly (lead) - 2021
Life or Death Sentence: Fran (lead) - 2021
Lens Cleaner: Kelly (lead) - 2021
Whisper: Rachel (lead) - 2021
Sisyphus: Mother (supporting) - 2021
Education & Training
AMA Studios: Screen Acting - Jeremy Levi
Perth Film School: Screen Acting
Black Swan Theatre: Performance Workshop & Voice Workshop - Hayley McElhinney, Julia Moody
Drama School: Visconde de Porto Seguro - Cassia Doninho
Jazz/Ballet: Siwa Ballet / Cia das Artes
Piano/Vocals: Band Leader
TV Commercials
Endeavour Homes: Talent - 2022
Maurice Meade Summer: Talent - 2021
Maurice Meade Get Ready with Us: Talent - 2021
Vibe Hotels: Talent - 2021
Theater
Beauty and the Beast: Belle (lead)
O Dragão Verde: Brenda (supporting)
Music Videos
See Me (The Brown Study Band): Actress/Talent - 2022
Ain’t Dead Yet (Portia Clark): Actress/Talent - 2022
Na Areia (Prosa): Actress/Talent - 2017
TV Shows/Presenting
Legendarios na TV: Co-presenter (1 ep) - 2013
Other Skills
Languages: Portuguese (fluent), English (fluent), Spanish (intermediate) and German (intermediate)
Musical instruments (piano)
Dancing (jazz and ballet)
SHOWREEL
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Height: 163 cm / 5ft 4in
Weight: 54 kg / 118 lbs
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Dress size: AUS 8 / US 4
Eye / Hair: Green / Blonde